…omen only. Will such a class be a good fit for you? That depends. Classes for women offer: A friendlier, less competitive atmosphere. Women’s classes tend to be a lot of fun because the students are more likely to feel comfortable with each other rather than competing with each other. More personalized instruction. Women’s firearms classes tend to be less crowded than the same classes offered in co-ed format. This translates to more… Continue reading →

…s defined by Paragraph 1.3, shall resist at least 5 minutes of attack that would defeat its purpose. 52.2. Any disassembly of the protected property required to make it removable, is to be included in the 5 minutes of attack test. 52.3. The tools used in the test are to include hammers, chisels, adjustable wrenches, pry bars, punches, and screwdrivers. The hammers are not to exceed 3 lbs, in head weight, and no tool is to exceed 18 inches in… Continue reading →

…, Farnam replied, “The rest of your life.” While the answer sounds flippant, it cuts right to the heart of the issue. You do not know, in advance, how fast you will need to be. But it is a good idea to learn to become as fast and as accurate as you are able. There is another reason to learn how to draw and fire quickly. This is because a fast draw is a smooth draw, and a smooth draw is a safe draw. Not everyone will need to draw… Continue reading →

…al other professionals are also on the record with similar views of the same product around the same time. While it’s unusual to find such a breathtakingly negative gun review in a commercial firearms publication, it isn’t uncommon for professional trainers to talk about the benefits and drawbacks of popular gear choices. They just don’t usually bother panning unknown or unpopular gear in print for the reasons mentioned above. There’s one more… Continue reading →

…y tip the holster upside down over a soft surface and give it a shake. If the gun falls out, throw the holster away. For standard belt holsters, one simple test of whether the holster meets this design requirement is the tip test. To perform this test, take an unloaded gun, a dummy gun, or a gun that has been disabled with a training barrel or barrel block device. Check to be sure it is unloaded, and unload if necessary. Remove all ammunition… Continue reading →

…kind of force. As many shots as are necessary to stop the attack. A minimum of fifty shots. Hey, when is the next time you’ll get a chance like this to express yourself, and get in touch with your feelings? Grading the Exam If 8 or more (80 %) of your answers were “A,” it is time to check into a Reality Clinic. Perhaps the meek will inherit the earth, but only when the rest of us are done with it. If 8 or more of your answers… Continue reading →

…y of the big-name firearms schools, you’ll find they came up through similar formal or informal programs that allowed them to work with experienced mentors within the training community. At most schools, people who want to become instructors first complete that school’s curriculum to show they are good students, and then begin working as assistant instructors where qualified lead instructors can help them become good teachers. The best of these… Continue reading →